Georgia marks beginning of Gender Week
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The supporters of gender equality from different fields will gather today at the Radisson Hotel in Tbilisi to mark the beginning of Gender Week.
The event, a UNFPA Georgia campaign named "MenCare”, promotes the societal and familial benefits of "men as equitable, nonviolent fathers and caregivers in order to achieve family well-being, gender equality and better health for mothers, fathers, and children”.
MenCare Georgia is the part of a global fatherhood campaign running in more than 40 countries. Photo by MenCare Georgia
UNFPA/Georgia Assistant Representative Lela Bakradze believes "changing the attitude of men will help advance gender equality and reduce violence”.
It is very encouraging that the campaign has gained popularity among men. Together with our partners we have already started expanding the MenCare campaign in the regions of Georgia so that more men embrace the idea and the aim of this campaign”, she said.
Based on the Men and Gender Relations in Georgia survey carried out by the Institute of Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA) supported by UNFPA, the share of men involved in daily child-rearing activities such as reading books, talking with school teachers, helping with homework or washing their clothes barely exceeds 5%.
The MenCare campaign was launched by the UNFPA in partnership with the NGO We Care in July of 2016 within the framework of the United Nations Joint Programme for Gender Equality.
It is the part of a global fatherhood campaign running in more than 40 countries.
A photo exhibition titled A Girl is Born is opening tomorrow in Georgia's capital that speaks out against gender-biased sex selection and support to raise public awareness of the importance of treating boys and girls equally.
Fathers all over Georgia are being celebrated and honoured today by their loved ones as the country celebrates Father’s Day for the first time in its history.
Of the almost 4,000 people questioned, two thirds (68 percent) believed there was no gender equality in the country, women were poorly represented in Parliament and having more women in leading roles would have a positive impact on the country.
The Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Babatunde Osotimehin has arrived in Georgia on official business.
Alanna Armitage, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Director, is paying a four-day visit to Georgia.
Human rights, gender equality, healthy living and reproductive health will soon be an integral part of the Georgian school curriculum.
Fathers all over Georgia are being celebrated today by their loved ones as the country celebrates Father’s Day.
What is the level of participation of women in the political and public life of Georgia and how do Georgia’s numbers compare to the Europe-wide average?
The analyses says that according to 2010-2014 the ratio of newborn baby girls to baby boys in Georgia is 100 to 109 on average, while the maximum normal biological level of sex ratio at birth can be 100/106. The skewed sex ratio considerably increases in case of the third child or more and reaches 100/140.
Today Tbilisi marked the beginning of a global campaign: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The TV tower overlooking Georgia's capital Tbilisi was lit up in orange last night to mark the city joining in the international campaign.
Today Georgia is celebrating a special day honouring mothers and pregnant women – Mother’s Day. On this day, children gift their mothers an array of flowers and congratulatory cards and write letters to tell them how important they are.
The Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has stated that he welcomes all initiatives that will boost role of women in the Georgian parliament.
The Legal Committee of the Parliament of Georgia has supported an initiative of the Women’s Movement non-governmental organisation (NGO), which demands the prohibition of femicide or providing tougher punishment for those convicted of gender-based hate crimes.
Every year on 3 March Georgia celebrates a special day honouring mothers and pregnant women, Mother’s Day. The purpose of Mother's Day is to maintain the tradition of respect for women, to value their role in the family and appreciate their enduring efforts in the upbringing of children.
A competition for Georgian filmmakers to come up with works on subjects of gender equality, domestic violence and violence against women has unveiled its finalists.
Problems for gender equality still exist in Georgia but can be "completely eliminated" through joint efforts of the Government, civil society and the non-governmental sector, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said at a conference organised by the National Association of Local Authorities of Georgia on Tuesday.